{"product_id":"the-swiss-alpine-pass-route-via-alpina-1-trekking-east-to-west-across-switzerland","title":"The Swiss Alpine Pass Route  Via Alpina 1: Trekking East to West across Switzerland","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis guidebook presents the stunning Alpine Pass Route  a 360km (225 mile) long-distance trail that traverses Switzerland from east to west  from Sargans to Montreux on Lake Geneva (Lac Lman). Since the advent of Swiss national hiking routes and the European Via Alpina network  the route has been fully waymarked as Via Alpina 1  with a new start-point in Liechtenstein. This guide takes stock of changes to the original route and includes a 26km (16 mile) prologue stage through Liechtenstein to the traditional start-point at Sargans  as well as alternative stages between Lenk and Montreux to follow the old Alpine Pass Route via Gsteig rather than the VA1 via Gstaad. The main route is described in 18 daily stages of 12.5-29km (8-18 miles)  with suggestions of ways in which public transport could be used to support a tighter itinerary than the 3 weeks recommended. Comprehensive route description is accompanied by 1:100 000 mapping and a wealth of advice for planning a successful trip  covering safety  transport  accommodation and language. Crossing 16 passes as it threads its way through mountain and valley  the Via Alpina 1 gives hikers the opportunity to experience the beauty and exhilaration of the Swiss Alps  taking advantage of the regions excellent hiking infrastructure. From flower-strewn meadows to snow-capped peaks  the route boasts spectacular mountain vistas at every turn  with highlights including the majestic Wetterhorn  Eiger and Jungfrau.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44963050520629,"sku":"ByrdShop_1852849274","price":123.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781852849276.jpg?v=1770405007","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-swiss-alpine-pass-route-via-alpina-1-trekking-east-to-west-across-switzerland","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}